A-4 missile loses power and crashes in to the launch pad during a test firing in Peenemunde, Germany.

German ballistic missile A-4 being being misfired during tests in Peenemunde, Germany. A-4 missile on the launch pad near a launch tower. Tail section of the missile emits a fiery flare as it tries to lift off. Missile loses power and crashes into the launch pad. Launch pad on fire.